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An Integrated Response To An Integrated Challenge
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 11:29 am | Dipta Shah
How often we hear the phrase, "There is no military solution" to Nepal's conflict. It's as if military measures have no role in solving our present challenge. This confuses the issue, and in doing so takes us further from resolution. More >>
Dipta Shah: US Policy on Nepal
Tuesday, 7 March 2006, 3:01 pm | Dipta Shah
The re-assertion of American policy vis-à-vis Nepal has attracted a barrage of criticism from various quarters. Critics who have fretted and bristled at the American emissary's recent formulations on Nepal will now have to contend with the concise reiteration ... More >>
Poll Opponents Further Autocratic Designs on Nepal
Tuesday, 31 January 2006, 2:28 pm | Dipta Shah
Advocating a one-sided view is completely within an individual's right. But for the view to be credible, it must be substantiated by supporting evidence, not rhetorical questions or conjectures. Inadvertently, the superimposition of selective individuals' ... More >>
Dipta Shah: The 12-Point Agenda – A Summary
Tuesday, 29 November 2005, 2:45 pm | Dipta Shah
“The beginning of the end” read an article published in the Kathmandu Post. But really, “The end for whom?” questioned a friend. Although largely speculative, an answer may be sought from the flurry of activities that have unfolded in India over the ... More >>
Dipta Shah: Policies for Nepali Decision-Makers
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 2:14 pm | Dipta Shah
The post-February One era has witnessed a range of political developments. From an internal perspective (the apparent divide amongst the Maoist leadership aside), the most significant development has been the formulation of a seven-party alliance, ... More >>
Dipta Shah: The Face of a United Nepali Community
Wednesday, 16 March 2005, 2:17 pm | Dipta Shah
The 13th of March, 2005 marked a significant milestone in the history of Nepali residents living in the United States of America. For three hours, Nepalis from all walks of life gathered in solidarity to voice their concerns on the plight of their homeland. More >>
Dipta Shah: Reason Over Reaction
Tuesday, 15 February 2005, 3:03 pm | Dipta Shah
With the royal proclamation of February First, Nepal has once again been thrust into the international limelight. The question at hand is not whether to support or oppose King Gyanendra's actions. What is lacking is a range of perspectives emanating from ... More >>
Dipta Shah: Factionalism and the Nepalese Diaspora
Monday, 14 February 2005, 2:35 pm | Dipta Shah
Not surprisingly, intense debate has surfaced in several forums in response to ''Making Sense out of Non-Sense - the Calculation behind the King's Decision.'' Valid concerns have been expressed by different elements of the Nepali Diaspora, some in support, ... More >>
Response To NZ Herald – Re: Gwynne Dyer On Nepal
Friday, 11 February 2005, 11:17 am | Dipta Shah
This is a response to Gwen Dyer's opinion piece entitled " Royal Tyranny creates threat beyond Nepal. " Mr. Dyer's piece shows substantial insight into the prevailing geo-political significance of Nepal as a buffer zone between India and China. More >>
Dipta Shah: Shock And Awe For The Maoists
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 2:52 pm | Dipta Shah
The Maoists appear to be temporarily disoriented by the King's unexpected move. They have lost their most significant bargaining chip - the political parties. This in turn, has severely undermined their ''best alternative to a negotiated settlement'' ... More >>
Dipta Shah: The Regional Player that Counts, India
Wednesday, 9 February 2005, 2:09 pm | Dipta Shah
International media is rife with reports of Maoist cadre fleeing into India via the open border. Since most of the Maoist leadership is known to be hiding within Indian borders already, it comes as no surprise that the grass-roots cadre should ... More >>
Dipta Shah: The Choice Nepalese Must Make
Wednesday, 9 February 2005, 2:07 pm | Dipta Shah
The time has come for all Nepalese to make a fundamental choice, a choice that cannot be permitted to be made on Nepal's behalf. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and each Nepali must set priorities and make the best choices with the information ... More >>
